The Convocation of Stellenbosch University is a statutory body consisting of all SU graduates, including current postgraduate students who completed their undergraduate studies at Stellenbosch University; all full-time and retired academic staff of the University, and all diplomates. According to law all South African universities have a Convocation that ensures the input of alumni into matters regarding the University and also provides a statutory connection to its former students. The Convocation has a total of six representatives on the University Council. ​​